According to Global Innovation Index 2024, Hangzhou ranks 14th among global sci-tech clusters, and ranks sixth among China's clusters, securing its spot in the world's top 15 for three consecutive years. This indicates that Hangzhou's innovation strength is internationally recognized.

The number of PCT patent applications in Hangzhou is equal to that of the previous year. The number of scientific papers increases steadily. The sci-tech intensity has risen to 27th in the world, and ranks fourth in China.

In recent years, Hangzhou has focused on sci-tech innovation. The number of high-tech enterprises exceeds 15,000, with increasing talents involved.